Regaining Eligibility

ABAWDs whose three (3) month eligibility expires may regain eligibility for Food Stamps. During any thirty (30) consecutive days, the person must meet one (1) of the work requirements below. The Department will prorate Food Stamp benefits from the date the person regains eligibility. ABAWDs must continue to meet the work requirement to get Food Stamps or meet conditions for the three (3) additional months. There is no limit on the number of times an ABAWD may regain and maintain eligibility by meeting the work requirement. (7-1-24) 01. Work Eighty Hours. The person must work eighty (80) or more hours per month. (7-1-24) 02. Participate in JSAP. The person must participate in and comply with the requirements of the JSAP IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.03.04 Department of Health and Welfare Idaho Food Stamp Program Section 256 Page 31 program (other than job search or job search training), the WIOA program, or a program under Section 236 of the Trade Act of 1974 for eighty (80) or more hours per month. (7-1-24)